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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,712.89, 14,575.82 and 5,333.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,712.89, 14,575.82 and 5,333.42 is: 8,003.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,712.89 : 14,575.82 = 5,333.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,712.89/14,575.82 = 5,333.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,712.89x = 14,575.82 × 5,333.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,712.89x = 77,738,870.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,738,870.36/9,712.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,003.68

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